John Schorie

John M. Schorie, 77, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at his home.

John was born April 5, 1941, in Joliet, Illinois, to Clayton and Marian Schorie. He married Linda Ross Mayfield on Feb. 19, 1994, in Kansas City, Missouri.

He received a bachelor's degree in business from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. He was a member of the Kansas City Board of Trade and was a commodity trader for many years. He was an avid music lover and was an accomplished saxophone player. He played guitar as well and was known for having perfect pitch.

John could state facts about many musical groups, not only the band members' names but their birth dates, where they were born, what other groups they played with and other personal information. He loved all kinds of music, but the Eagles were certainly his favorite band, and he was especially proud he was able to attend their Millennial concert Dec. 31, 1999, in Los Angeles.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Schorie; son, Jim (Amber) Schorie, and children, Dustin, Trevor and Brooke of Phoenix; daughter, Susan (Michael) Sisto, and children, Tori and Sarah of Rockwall, Texas; stepson Jeff (Jamie) Mayfield, and children, Zak and Zo' of Cape Girardeau; sister, Sally Lichtenwalter of The Woodlands, Texas; father- and mother-in-law, Tom (Betty) Ross of Cape Girardeau; sister-in-law, Beth (David) Scherer of Cape Girardeau; brother-in-law, Tom (Nancy) Ross Jr. of St. Louis; nieces and nephews; and a special family friend and caregiver, Pauline Gilder of Perkins, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Teddy Schorie.

A memorial will be held at a later date.

The family wishes to extend its gratitude to Southeast Hospice for its support.

Memorial contributions may be given to Southeast Hospice or Cape Senior Center.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.